CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Northern Nevada Medical Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $86
  • Cash Discount Price: $183
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Northern Nevada Medical Center is $86. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $183. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 11.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2375 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$183

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$86

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$7.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $7.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $183 (2355%)
Insurance Median: $86 (1107%)
Cash: $183 (2355% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $86 (1107% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $7.77 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1107% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1007%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 64%
Molina $5 64%
Silver_Summit $5 64%
Smart_Choice $5 64%
Humana $8 - $315 103%
United_Healthcare $12 154%
Prominence $46 - $141 592%
Sierra_Health_Options $47 - $147 605%
Cigna $48 - $215 618%
Nevada_Preferred_Providers $59 - $184 759%
Aetna $61 - $476 785%
Multiplan $161 - $499 2072%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2375 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals